Vince Morales

Vince Morales (born November 12, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).

Vince Morales
Born (1990-11-12) November 12, 1990
Caldwell, Idaho, United States
Other namesVandetta
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 7 in (1.70 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb)
DivisionFeatherweight
Bantamweight
Reach70 in (178 cm)[1]
Fighting out ofOntario, Oregon, United States
TeamFreak-Jitsu
Years active2015–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total14
Wins9
By knockout5
By submission2
By decision2
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Morales made his MMA debut at featherweight against Joseph Cleveland on May 15, 2015 at FSF - Front Street Fights 5. He won the fight via submission with a rear-naked choke in the first round.[2]

Following his MMA debut, Morales mainly fought within the Idaho regional MMA circuit, competing within organisations such as King of the Cage and Front Street Fights, wherein he held the organisation's featherweight title.[3]

Bellator MMA

Morales made his Bellator debut at featherweight on May 20, 2016 against Hamilton Ash at Bellator 155.[4] He won the fight via knockout with punches in the third round.[5]

Morales faced Justin Hugo at bantamweight on September 21, 2018 at Bellator 205.[6] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[7]

Dana White's Contender Series

Morales faced Domingo Pilarte on July 17, 2018 at Dana White's Contender Series 13. He lost the fight via technical submission with a rear-naked choke and failed to secure a contract with the UFC.[8]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Morales made his UFC debut at bantamweight on November 24, 2018 against Yadong Song at UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2.[9] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[10]

Morales then faced Aiemann Zahabi on May 4, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy.[11] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[12]

Morales next faced Benito Lopez on July 13, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd.[13] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[14]

Morales then returned to featherweight and faced Chris Gutiérrez on May 30, 2020 at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns.[15] He lost the fight via TKO with leg kicks in the second round.[16]

Personal life

Morales is the cousin of fellow UFC bantamweight fighter Ricky Simon.[17][18]

Championships and accomplishments
  • Front Street Fights
    • FSF Featherweight Championship (One time) [19]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
14 matches 9 wins 5 losses
By knockout 5 1
By submission 2 2
By decision 2 2
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 9-5 Chris Gutiérrez TKO (leg kicks) UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns May 30, 2020 2 4:27 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Return to Featherweight
Loss 9-4 Benito Lopez Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: de Randamie vs. Ladd July 13, 2019 3 5:00 Sacramento, California, United States
Win 9-3 Aiemann Zahabi Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Iaquinta vs. Cowboy May 4, 2019 3 5:00 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Loss 8-3 Yadong Song Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Ngannou 2 November 24, 2018 3 5:00 Beijing, China
Win 8-2 Justin Hugo Decision (unanimous) Bellator 205 September 21, 2018 3 5:00 Boise, Idaho, United States
Loss 7-2 Domingo Pilarte Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Dana White's Contender Series 13 July 17, 2018 2 1:52 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 7-1 Brandon Hempleman TKO (punches) FSF - Front Street Fights 15 January 19, 2018 2 2:38 Boise, Idaho, United States Bantamweight debut
Win 6-1 Rowdy Akers Submission (arm-triangle choke) KOTC - Quick Draw June 17, 2017 1 1:58 Fort Hall, Idaho, United States Catchweight (140 lbs) bout
Win 5-1 Andrew Cruz KO (punches) FSF - Front Street Fights 10 December 9, 2016 3 3:07 Boise, Idaho, United States Won FSF Featherweight title
Win 4-1 Hamilton Ash KO (punches) Bellator 155 May 20, 2016 3 2:32 Boise, Idaho, United States
Win 3-1 Patrick Trey Smith TKO (punches) FSF - Front Street Fights 8 February 13, 2016 1 4:15 Boise, Idaho, United States
Loss 2-1 Josh Wick Submission (armbar) FSF - Front Street Fights 6 September 11, 2015 2 3:26 Boise, Idaho, United States
Win 2-0 Jeremie Montgomery TKO (punches) SFL 41 - SFL America 5 July 11, 2015 1 2:28 Tacoma, Washington, United States
Win 1-0 Joseph Cleveland Submission (rear-naked choke) FSF - Front Street Fights 5 May 15, 2015 1 1:51 Boise, Idaho, United States Featherweight debut

See also

References
  1. "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  2. Myles Painter (2018-10-09). "Setting the Bar featuring Bellator MMA fighters Vince Morales and Jordan Young". MMA UK. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  3. Todd Carlson (2017-09-16). "Todd Carlson discusses Featherweight, Bantamweight for FSF". CenturyLink Arena Boise. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  4. Steve Juon (2016-03-25). "Bellator 155 fight card finalized for 'Carvalho vs Manhoef' on May 20 in Boise". MMA Mania. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  5. Luke Thomas (2016-05-20). "Bellator 155 Results: Carvalho vs. Manhoef". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  6. Steve Juon (2018-08-30). "Latest Bellator 205 fight card, rumors for 'McKee vs Macapa' on Sept. 21 in Boise". MMA Mania. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  7. Bryan Tucker (2018-09-21). "Bellator 205 Results: McKee vs. Macapa". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  8. Eddie Mercado (2018-07-17). "Dana White's Contender Series 13 results: Pilarte among three to earn UFC contract". Bloody Elbow. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  9. Alexander K. Lee (2018-11-23). "Mother's battle with cancer fueled MMA dream for UFC Beijing's Vince Morales". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  10. Jay Anderson (2018-11-24). "UFC Beijing Results: Song Yadong Defeats Vince Morales In Style". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  11. E. Spencer Kyte (2019-04-29). "Zahabi is Ready to be back in the Octagon". UFC. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  12. Davidson Baker (2019-05-04). "UFC Ottawa Results: Vince Morales Narrowly Outpoints Aiemann Zahabi". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  13. Trent Reinsmith (2019-07-11). "UFC Fight Night 155 Preview: The Odds Are Against Team Alpha Male". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  14. Ryan Fortune (2019-07-13). "UFC Sacramento Results: Benito Lopez Survives Knockdown, Edges Out Vince Morales". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  15. Mike Heck (2020-05-21). "Chris Gutierrez vs. Vince Morales targeted for May 30 UFC event". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  16. Jay Anderson (2020-05-30). "UFC Vegas Results: Chris Gutierrez Chops Down Vince Morales, Earns Leg Kick TKO". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  17. Elias Cepeda (2019-07-11). "Ricky Simón gave up a lot to fight Urijah Faber at UFC Sacramento". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  18. Nolan King (2019-07-10). "Family first, fighters second: Cousins Vince Morales, Ricky Simon live out dream at UFC Sacramento". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
  19. Todd Carlson (2017-09-16). "Todd Carlson discusses Featherweight, Bantamweight for FSF". CenturyLink Arena Boise. Retrieved 2020-06-14.
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